The Polygon C3.0 road bike is equipped with everything you need to pedal with speed and efficiency. With traditional racing frames requiring a more aggressive aero riding position, the Helios C3.0 offers the alternative endurance riding position, which is only slightly more upright, but infinitely more comfortable. Added to that is the compact crankset, which has lower gearing through the use of smaller chain rings, this lowers the overall gear ratio on the bike making it "easier" to ride up hills, spinning the cranks more often as you go.
Overall it is finished with very credible Shimano Sora drivetrain and Shimano's R501 clincher wheels. The tapered carbon fork addes plenty of "get up and go" keeping the front end stiff and responsive. The Polygon C3.0 is an fantastic endurance machine - its responsive yet comfortable, and rides every bit as good as it looks.
Check out the below video for full details:
Key Features
ALX Endurance Alloy Frame
ALX Endurance Carbon Fork and tapered carbon steerer
Shimano Compact crank set
Shimano Sora groupset - 18 Speed
FSA Orbit head set
Entity Sport alloy handle bar and stem
Shimano WH-R501 Clincher wheel set with Schwalbe Lugano 700x25C tires
Entity Sport Saddle
Weight 9.8kg (large frame, excluding pedals)
5 Year Warranty on frame
2 Year Warranty on parts
Technology
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Specifications and Comparison
MODEL NAME
HELIOS C3.0
GIANT Defy 3
Comparison
FRAME
ALX Endurance Alloy Frame
ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum
Similar
FORK
ALX Carbon Fork with Carbon Steerer
Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy Steerer
POLYGON Better
HANDLEBAR
Entity Sport, Alloy 31.8mm Oversized
Giant Sport, 31.8
Similar
STEM
Entity Sport
Giant Sport
Similar
HEADSET
FSA Orbit IS-2 Internal Headset
N/A
N/A
SADDLE
Entity Saddle, Crmo Rail
Giant Defy
Similar
SEATPOST
Entity Sport
Giant Sport, 30.9
Similar
CRANKSET
Shimano Sora 50x34T
Shimano Sora, 34/50
Same
BOTTOM BRACKET
External BB
Shimano, Press Fit
Giant better
CHAIN
KMC X9
Shimano HG-73
Similar
CASSETTE SPROCKET
Shimano HG50, 9 Speed
Shimano HG50, 9 Speed
Same
SHIFTING LEVER
Shimano Sora
Shimano Sora
Same
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano Sora
Shimano Sora
Same
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Sora
Shimano Sora
Same
BRAKES
Shimano Sora
Shimano Sora
Same
TYRE
Schwalbe Lugano 700x25C
Giant SR-4, 700x25
POLYGON Better
WHEELSET
Shimano WH-R501
Giant S-R2, Double Wall
POLYGON Better
RRP
$748 (inc FREE Shipping)
$998
$250 difference
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Geometry
MODEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
HELIOS C
SIZE
HEAD TUBE ANGLE
HEAD TUBE LENGTH in mm
HEAD TUBE DIAMETER in mm
SEAT TUBE ANGLE
SEAT TUBE LENGTH (C-T) in mm
TOP TUBE ACTUAL in mm
TOP TUBE EFFECTIVE in mm
FRONT CENTER (FC) in mm
REAR CENTER (RC) in mm
BB HEIGHT (BB DROP/RISE)
REAR WHEEL AXLE in mm
SEATPOST SIZE in mm
48
71
130
46/42
74
480
495
510
569
410
70 Drop
130
27.2
50
71
140
46/42
74
500
506
520
581
410
70 Drop
130
27.2
53
72.5
185
46/42
73
530
515
535
576
410
70 Drop
130
27.2
56
73
200
46/42
73
560
521
560
591
410
70 Drop
130
27.2
58
73
225
46/42
73
580
555
575
606
410
70 Drop
130
27.2
Sizing
Comfort Road frames are measured in cm, and the recommended heights are listed below.
Size
Seat Tube length
Rider Height
X SMALL
48cm
160-170cm
SMALL
50cm
165-175cm
MEDIUM
53cm
170-180cm
LARGE
56cm
175-185cm
X LARGE
58cm
180-190cm
Shipping
Shipping of bikes is free to 97% of residences, however some remote postcodes incur a surcharge. Please click here for a list postcodes and surcharges
Once your order is placed we require one business day before the bike can be shipped. For estimated shipping times, click here.
We do require a signature upon delivery, for this reason we recommend business addresses or where someone will be present on the day of delivery. You can leave special instructions (eg leave on porch) however you will need to assume all responsibility without a signature.
We cannot ship to PO Boxes.For full shipping details click here.
14 Day Test Ride
We’re so confident that you’ll love our extensive range of bikes, that we’ll let you ride one as your own for a full 14 days and if you don’t like it, simply e-mail us at sales@bicyclesonline.com.au and we’ll pick it up from you, free of charge! Just make sure you keep the box so it can be re-used to send it back. Click here for more information.
Free Pro Build valued at $99
All of our bicycles come with a Free Pro Build valued at $99. This means that your bicycle will be pre built by our professional mechanics here in our Australian warehouse. For your convenience, safety and comfort all our bikes are fully assembled and test ridden prior to delivery. The bike is then packaged back into a box for secure shipment.
When your bike arrives, all you have to attach is the front wheel, the handlebar and pedals, everything else has been done – the headset has been adjusted, wheels trued, pedals and seat post greased, brakes and gears calibrated, even the tyres have been pumped up to the correct pressure.
Most companies simply sell you the bike as it comes from the factory, which will require significant know-how to get your bike on the road. Currently we are the only Australian company providing this service, and have the 14 day test ride to back it up.
Assembly Instructions
All tools are provided with the bike.
If you are unsure of how to assemble this bike after viewing the instruction videos above, we recommend you ask for help from someone with knowledge of how to use basic hand tools.
Please note, that all bicycles whether purchased online or instore, are mechanical devices and need to be serviced regularly to ensure proper functioning.
Warranty
All Polygon bicycles are backed by a 5 year factory warranty on frames and a 2 year supplier warranty on parts.
Warranty is valid only for bicycle that has been properly and well-maintained under the following conditions:
Warranty includes:
All damaged or fractured or broken frame / fork / component which was caused by manufacturing or assembling error in factory.
Non functioning mechanism caused by manufacturing error in factory.
Warranty is NOT valid for:
Incorrect assembly, i.e pedals installed in the wrong crank arm.
Normal degradation caused by frequent use, such as degrading brake shoe, deflated tire, etc
Surface defects, such as stained, marred, defaced, etc
Damaged caused by misuse or accident
Other damages which are not caused by factory error
Bicycle which has been sold to other party
Bicycle used in commercial, such as rented
Bicycle which has not been well-maintained
For any damages which is guaranteed by Polygon as the first condition above, Polygon will repair or replace damaged frame / fork / component with the one of the same brand or similar.
Warranty is valid for all Polygon bicycles to the original owner only, by showing the purchase invoice.
Polygon was established in 1989 as the factory brand of Insera Sena. Insera Sena is one of the largest bicycle manufacturers, producing in excess of 700 000 bicycles a year. As a major OEM (original equipment manufacturer) they produce bikes for many of the world's premier bike brands, including many of Australia's best selling brands.
Their in-house research and development team, combined with their professional race teams have kept them on the forefront of bicycle technology. Polygon bikes have been the choice of riders in the Olympics, the UCI Continental Tour and numerous international and national championships.
So whilst Polygon is new to Australia, their creditials speak for themselves, see more in our news section or see www.polygoncycle.com.
Product Reviews
good priced road bike
Posted by James Morton on 25th Mar 2013
I am very happy with the bike, it is exactly what I wanted. Very smooth to ride also, I have ridden this bike 542 kms since I purchased it. Im very satisfied.